Ben Shapiro Criticizes Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson
Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire, strongly criticized Megyn Kelly after she briefly defended her longtime friend Tucker Carlson. The exchange occurred during Kelly's recent tour event in Jacksonville, Florida, following a previous meeting she had with Carlson in New York amid controversy surrounding his interview with Nick Fuentes.
Shapiro’s Accusations Against Carlson
Shapiro has become one of Tucker Carlson's most outspoken critics amid the fallout. He labeled Carlson as an "intellectual coward" and accused him of being a "super-spreader of vile ideas in America."
“If I see somebody breach basic moral values by having on a Nazi, and in my own view — take your own view — in my own view, gloss the Nazi, then I’m going to speak out about that,” Shapiro told Kelly.
He added that Carlson has a track record of promoting harmful ideas, citing examples from the past two years.
Specific Criticisms
- Shapiro accused Carlson of ideologically laundering terrible ideas over a long period.
- He referenced Carlson’s trip to Russia in February 2024, where the former Fox News host interviewed Vladimir Putin.
- During that trip, Carlson documented his visit to a Moscow supermarket, presenting the visit in a positive light towards the Russian regime.
“There is a long pattern of him ideologically laundering terrible ideas over the course of the last two years, ranging from traveling to Russia to sniff the bread and explain why the Russian regime is actually wonderful.”
Background on the Controversy
The controversy revolves around Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes, which sparked widespread criticism due to Fuentes' extremist views.
Kelly’s Defense
Megyn Kelly, despite being friends with Carlson, only briefly sided with him before Shapiro sharply rebuked her stance during their discussion.
Author’s Summary
Ben Shapiro vocally condemns both Tucker Carlson's alleged promotion of harmful ideologies and Megyn Kelly’s brief defense, highlighting ongoing media controversies.